Investment

Few markets offer the combination of untapped potential and early-mover advantage that Venezuela does today. After years of contraction, the country is gradually reopening — across industries, across regions, and across asset classes.

Venezuela Investment Status and Environment

Three consecutive years of GDP growth

Venezuela's economy grew 6% in 2022, 4% in 2023, and 3.9% in 2024. The IMF projects continued growth of 3% for 2025.

Source: GDP Growth Data IMF

Dollarization stabilizing the economy

Most transactions are now conducted in US dollar, which has helped stabilize prices and pened consumer markets to outside capital

Source: Focus Economics 2025

Inflation cooling, lowest in a decade

Inflation dropped to 48% in 2024, down sharply from 189,8% in 2023. Still elevated, but the trajectory is the story.

Source: Central Bank of Venezuela

New investment laws opening the door

A new oil sector investment law has been passed and a mining law reform is underway, the first significant regulatory openings in years.

Source: Goldman Sachs

Oil production rebounding

Output rose 12.3% in 2024, driven by Chevron. New production-sharing agreements with Chinese and Argentine companies signal growing foreign interest.

Source: Venezuela Finance Observatory

Latest Articles

May 20, 2026

Yorkville Capital launches $200mn SPAC focused on Venezuela

Yorkville International Capital Corp., an investment firm connected to the financial network surrounding US President Donald Trump, has launched a special purpose acquisition company seeking to raise $200mn for potential business operations in Venezuela, underscoring growing interest in the country’s changing economic environment, as reported by The Financial Times ́ George Steer.

Apr 29, 2026

Cisneros Group Fondo Intrepida approaching its $1 billion goal for reconstruction in Venezuela

Fondo Intrépida (Intrepid Fund in Spanish) is raising a reconstruction fund for Venezuela, funded by the conglomerate itself, as well as family offices in Latin America and sovereign wealth funds in Dubai and Qatar to deploy capital into Venezuela, across sectors like food, real estate and luxury tourism. As reported by El Pitazo.

Apr 7, 2026

A look at the foreign investors coming to Venezuela and what they are after.

Investor attention is increasingly expanding to sectors such as mining, infrastructure, tourism, financial services, and real estate.

Mar 21, 2026

The Startup Venezuela Summit (SVS) Miami.

An international gathering designed to connect Venezuelan entrepreneurs, investors, venture capital firms, and corporate leaders was held April 23, 24 in Miam. Attendance were those building companies both within Venezuela and worldwide. A summary of the event and highlights of the people and projects discussed is available upon request.

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